The Warriors were eliminated by the Kings in the playoffs, and it is widely believed that Warriors management may make significant changes to the roster this summer. Chris Paul, who has $30 million left on his unguaranteed contract with the Warriors, is likely to be a key target for the Warriors. The 39-year-old Chris Paul's form has declined badly this season, and Paul has played in 58 regular season games for the Warriors this season, averaging 9.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6.8 assists in 26.4 minutes per game, shooting 44.1% from the field, 37.1% from three-point range and 82.7% from the free throw line. The Warriors, who have no hope of competing for a championship, will certainly prioritize selling high-paid players and reducing the huge luxury tax.
Despite a serious dip in stats and form, the 40-year-old can still make his mark in the league with his experience and brilliant passing. According to Marc Stein of The Athletic, if Paul eventually leaves the Warriors, the Spurs could be the next home to watch. By swinging badly, Spurs got their wish to get the French domestic prodigy Wembanyama. Although the Spurs' performance this season is still sluggish, Wembanyama is averaging 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 3.6 blocks and 1.2 steals per game for the Spurs this season. If he can continue to grow under Popovich's tutelage, Wembanyama has a good chance of becoming the next Duncan for the Spurs. The Spurs are also looking to bring in an experienced veteran this summer, and Wembanyama's former No. 1 point guard in the league, Chris Paul, has become the best option for the Spurs.
Paul's excellent passing skills and extensive game experience have taught Wembanyama how to survive in the NBA. Paul's excellent playmaking skills also allowed Wembanyama to score more easily. At the beginning, Paul was ruthlessly abandoned by the Rockets and abandoned to the Thunder, and led the young Thunder team all the way to the playoffs, which was eye-catching. This shows Paul's ability to lead young people to growth. After years of rebuilding, the Thunder finally rose strong this season, beating the defending champion Nuggets and other Western Conference powerhouses to win the regular season championship. And Alexander, the core of the Thunder's backcourt, quickly grew into a top guard by Paul's side.
Wembanyama is undoubtedly a cornerstone player in the Spurs' rebuild. And if Paul can join the Spurs this summer and form an inside and outside partnership with Wembanyama, the Spurs, who have become a Western fish belly team, are likely to rise as strong as the Thunder.